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Continuing Education Pharmacy Programs
Continuing Education for Pharmacists

It is important for pharmacists and pharmacy techs to keep up to date with current research about dietary supplements and any contraindications or drug interactions that may exist.

VHU offers free Continuing Education pharmacy courses to help pharmacists and pharmacy techs maintain a level of knowledge in dietary supplement use so they may better serve their customers.

Log in to review the content, take the post-test, and immediately receive a printable certificate of CE from the University of Georgia.

 Nutrition and Dietary Supplements
 for Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease		 This program reviews the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the role that nutrition and dietary supplements play in maintaining a healthy heart and looks at potential drug-nutrient interactions.

 Drug-Herb Interactions Table

Pharmacy Education		 This comprehensive program reviews possible drug-nutrient and drug-herb interactions.

 Vitamin Information

CE Vitamins		 This program provides an in-depth review of vitamin supplements including their functions and health benefits.

 Mineral Information

CE Minerals		 Minerals are essential for bodily growth, development and repair. It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the importance of minerals and to understand the risks of mineral excess and deficiency.

 Botanical and Herb Information

CE Herbs		 This program cuts through conflicting reports and provides balanced, up-to-date scientific information concerning the health benefits of herbs and their potential drug interactions.

 Dietary Supplements


CE Dietary Supplements		 This program's education encompasses a wider range of supplements such as plant sterols and stanols, fish oil, glucosamine and SAMe (s-adenosylmethionine) that have been found effective in preventing disease and promoting health.



These program is funded by Pharmavite LLC and produced in partnership with the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Department of Postgraduate Continuing Education. Providing access to this continuing education program does not constitute an endorsement by VHU of any of Pharmavite LLC's commercial products.
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THE VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM CRISIS: Strategies to Improve Bone Health
Bone disease prevention begins at birth and is a lifelong challenge. The goal of this educational strategy is to increase attention and understanding of the role of nutrition, calcium and vitamin D in bone health in order to prevent and reduce bone disease and promote evidence-based information to encourage these changes.


This program is supported by an educational grant from Pharmavite® LLC and Merk & Co., INC

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The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.